FARMERS PERCEPTION OF ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARMING IN AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE

  • S. S. Oladiran Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • D.N. Ishie Department of Agribusiness Management, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • O.S. Ezezobor Department of Agribusiness Management, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • O.O Olatunji Department of Crop Production and Soil Science, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Keywords: Organic-based vegetable production, perceived effect, small scale farmers

Abstract

 Organic farming is a production system that sustains the health of the soils, ecosystems and people. This study assessed the small-scale farmers' perception of organic-based vegetable production in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used in the selection of 120
respondents for the study. Primary data were collected for the study and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicated that the mean age of the respondents was 40years. Seventy per cent of the respondents were married. Information on organic-based vegetable production was majorly sourced from farmers association (77.5%) and friends/family (75.8%). The major perceived effect of organic vegetable production were healthy for consumption ( m̅ ean=4.85) and enhances soil fertility (mean =̅ 4.80). There were significant relationships between marital status (χ2=0.004, p< 0.05), educational status (χ 2 =
0.002, p< 0.05), and perceived effect of respondents. It was concluded that organic based vegetable production is a panacea for sustainable agriculture.

Published
2024-08-30
Issue
Vol 19 No 1 (2024): Vol. 19
Section
Articles